Extension Agent I or II - Family and Consumer Sciences - and Financial Management

Extension Agent I or II - Family and Consumer Sciences - Housing and Financial Management

Job No: 535260
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Osceola
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department:  - AG-OSCEOLA

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences welcomes applicants who can contribute to our environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments. County Extension faculty provide high‑quality, research‑based expertise and education to foster healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies. We are the resource that helps educate Floridians to address issues related to agriculture, natural resources, youth development, families, and communities.

We hire the best. Varied views and experiences make us strong. We look for people with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, innovate in a rapidly changing world, and believe in opportunity for all. Working for Florida Cooperative Extension will allow you to make a positive impact in your community as you help shape future generations, growing your career while earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

• Plan, develop, teach, and evaluate community‑based education programs to help people acquire the knowledge and skills to build financial security.
• Provide Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing counseling services and education workshops in coordination with Osceola County Housing and Community Services.
• Market education programs to reach a broad range of populations.
• Employ programmatic strategies to ensure the success of varied populations.
• Build an advisory committee composed of citizens and professionals that will assist with program priorities and design.
• Partner with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, and elected officials to create opportunities that enhance the local economic condition.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, collaboration, leadership, and innovation to strengthen educational programs.
• Manage program components including program policies, records, risk management, communication, and educational materials.
• Seek, secure, and manage grants, contracts, or other funding and partnership opportunities to support the FCS housing and financial management Extension programs.
• Attend and contribute to professional meetings and in‑service trainings and actively seek out and attend professional development opportunities.
• Follow all county, UF, and IFAS Extension policies.
• Carry out other duties as outlined by the County Extension Director and the District Extension Director.

This is not a remote work position.
UF/IFAS employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. UF/IFAS Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide quality, relevant education, and research‑based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. We employ 375 Extension Agents and have an office in each of Florida's 67 counties. We attribute our success to a workforce that embraces the contributions of people of all backgrounds and ability levels.

The Extension Agent will contribute to a community that provides space for innovation, creativity, collaboration, growth, and development for all.
Employment is contingent on the results of a national background check and drug screening.
In the event of an emergency, all Osceola County employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties if applicable.
Candidates must have the ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver's license, be able to work flexible hours, and have the willingness to occasionally work long and irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
Candidates will be…